You will find yourself among friends, among brothers.

You will hear some very daring sentiments expressed!' he cried, expanding his small chest.

'Monarchy, Christianity--all the trappings of a bloated past--the Free Confraternity of Durham and Tyneside deride.' Here was a devil of a prospect for a gentleman whose whole design was to avoid observation! The Free Confraternity had no charms for me; daring sentiments were no part of my baggage; and I tried, instead, a little cold water.
'You seem to forget, sir, that my Emperor has re-established Christianity,' I observed.
'Ah, sir, but that was policy!' he exclaimed.

'You do not understand Napoleon.

I have followed his whole career.